I was a kid back in North Alabama when that came out and I remember putting a lot of time on the turntable on that, backing the needle up trying to get those bends as close as I could. That’s one of the solos I play to this day - I’ll play that in the dressing room as I’m warming up. You just may never find a better, aggressive, pure tone. Gary was in Thin Lizzy but then he went solo and started putting out these hard-rock/metal records, ‘Victims of the Future’ and ‘Corridors of Power’ and I just think his cover of (The Yardbirds’) ‘Shapes of Things,’ that might be the greatest guitar tone of all-time. Beyond (Eric) Clapton in his note choice, beyond Jeff Beck in his pyrotechnics and his uniqueness. The cover for Bomb Cats’ punk rock EP, ‘Third Street Melody.“Gary might be the best guitarist of all-time, OK, with everything we’re talking about. The members of Bomb Cats once again prove they can pay tribute to their musical influences while also expressing their own personal thoughts on the challenges of modern culture on ‘Third Street Melody.’ The punk rock quartet’s newly released EP features their signature classic rock-n-roll vocals and instrumentation, which showcases their distinct musicality and celebration of all types of music’s ability to bring people together.įor more information on Bomb Cats, visit the band’s official websiteas well as its Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, Bandcamp and YouTube pages.

Driven by more muted guitar strumming, drum beats and vocals than its predecessors, the track is the perfect culmination of punk, rock and pop anthems that emotionally chronicle the trials and tribulations of current day society. Inspired in part by Iggy Pop but in his post-Stooges career, the song features more calming, controlled vocals and instrumentation. ‘Three Street Melody’ winds down with its final entry, ‘Flesh Fiend,’ which remains true to Bomb Cats’ signature punk rock roots, but in a more subdued and classical vocal and instrumental approach. The equally alluring and seductive overall instrumentation and vocals completely immersed listeners in Farrell and his bandmates’ passionate declarations of the importance of people pursuing their own goals and aspirations. The middle entry on the EP, ‘Dance Miss D,’ continues the quartet’s signature sound, particularly growling guitars that exude hints of stylish Southern rock and snarling punk. Influenced in part by The E Street Band, Tom Petty and The Ramones’s signature sounds, Bomb Cats’ singer, Chris Farrell infuses the tune with retro-flavored vocals, which makes it a classic all-American rebel anthem for modern listeners.

‘Third Street Melody’ begins with its title track, which is driven by shimmering suspended guitar strums and whirlwind drum beats that create a memorizing texture throughout the narrative. While a departure from their previous songs, the group’s latest record maintains their polished control over their lyrics, vocals and instrumentation. The Bomb Cats’ sound honors the musical traditions of the punk rock subgenre throughout their latest album’s raw, original five tracks, which showcase their no-frills take on rock-n-roll. The band’s signature sound comes from their dedication to a lineage of legendary punk and rock bands, notably The Ramones, Social Distortion, Thin Lizzy and X. That’s certainly the case for the Indianapolis-based punk rock quartet, Bomb Cats, which infused their equally gritty and catchy styles on their newly released EP, ‘Third Street Melody.’

The most successful, influential musicians are often those who can combine their distinct homage to their influences with their own distinct, unique style in their songwriting, vocals and instrumentation. Band: Bomb Cats Musicians: Chris Farrell: Guitar and vocals Russ Webster: Bass and vocals James Williams: Lead guitar and Colin Nulty: DrumsĮP: ‘Third Street Melody ’ Released: June 3, 2022

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